GRE Word List

RIDDLE

a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum

The meaning of the word riddle is a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum.

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rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
impenitentnot penitent
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
indeliblethat cannot be removed, washed away, or erased
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)